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title: "Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f92e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f92e

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## Summary

The Highland Council has completed the award process for the "Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South" tender, designated under the CPV category of health and social work services. This contract intends to support a female domestic abuse outreach support service within Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch, and Strathspey. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a focus on delivering 95% Quality and 5% Price in service evaluation, ensuring the contract aligns closely with the Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS) strategy. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 371,600, was signed on 11th June 2026 and runs from the summer of 2026 until March 2029, with potential extensions up until March 2031.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in social health services, particularly those with experience in supporting domestic abuse victims. Ideal contenders are expected to demonstrate robust financial health and possess the necessary insurance requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong risk evaluation scores have a potential for successful selection. Suppliers joining this framework will not only contribute positively to community well-being but may also leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and expertise in social service delivery in the region. Participating in such tenders can help businesses establish a foothold within regional public service contracts and develop long-term strategic partnerships with local agencies like The Highland Council.

## Notice

The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS). The contract will start in the Summer of 2026 and will initially run until March 2029. There will be the option to extend the contract by two separate twelve month periods until March 2031. Additional information: The contract has an option to extend by two twelve month periods (if both options are realised this would extend the contract to 31 March 2031).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056123-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £371,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVERNESS BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056123-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030249-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 13:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084406-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818941
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827442
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

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